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Aaron Michael Polacek, 21 of rural Hoyleton, passed away at 9:51 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025 in the emergency room at Washington County Hospital in Nashville. He was born on January 23, 2004 in Mt. Vernon. He is survived by his parents Angela McKnight and Jonathan Brown of Nashville. Grandparents; Brenda Waln DeJarnette and Randy LePere of Dupo, Timothy McKnight of DuBois and Nancy McKnight of Farmington, MO. 3 sisters; McKenzie (Garrett Gresham) McKnight, Payton Brown and Anjalina Brown all of Nashville. Several aunts, uncles and cousins are also left to mourn his passing.
Aaron loved to be outdoors. You could find him fishing, riding ATV’s or camping.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 under the pavilion at the Blue Room in New Minden from 2:00 0 5:00 p.m. Food and entertainment will be provided. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements
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